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MI area data

Jackson, MI

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Jackson.

Population: 104,100 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jackson, MI is $189,503 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $116,667 after a median 89 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,099/month. 41 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,503

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$189,503
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+91.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$189,503
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$116,667
Median list price
$170,675
Median price per sqft
$50
1-year sale-price change
-10.6%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
341
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
137

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,099/mo
1-year rent change
+9.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
41
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
3
High schools
18
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
Michigan Department of Corrections, Da Vinci Institute, Paragon Charter Academy
Schools include
SAI Camp Cassidy Lake, Parnall Correctional Facility, Cooper Correctional Facility, Egeler Correctional Facility, Cotton Correctional Facility

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Michner Plating - Mechanic Street (1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.7 in
Annual snowfall
32.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,751
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,733

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
93
Nearest airport
Napoleon Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HENRY FORD ALLEGIANCE HEALTH, EATON RAPIDS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+77 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
60.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,221
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
67.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,980
Average weekly wage
$1,145
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
189

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

JacksonState medianUS median
Median home value$189,503$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$116,667$265,000$325,000
Median days on market89 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,099/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,221$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Jackson, MI?
$189,503.
What is the median sale price in Jackson, MI?
$116,667.
How long do homes take to sell in Jackson, MI?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in Jackson, MI?
Typical rent: $1,099/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jackson, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail, iceStorm.
Is Jackson, MI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Jackson, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jackson, MI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jackson, MI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Michner Plating - Mechanic Street, 1 mi.
How many schools serve Jackson, MI?
41 schools (15 elementary, 3 middle, 18 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jackson, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Jackson, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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